Musa joins Saudi club Al-Nassr
Nigeria forward Ahmed Musa has left Premier League side Leicester for Al-Nassr, the Saudi Arabian club announced on Friday.
The 25-year-old was Leicester’s record signing when he joined the then-English champions for £16m from CSKA Moscow in 2016, but struggled to make an impact and spent last season back on loan at the Russian team.
“The Al-Nassr club management has finalised the transfer for the star of the Nigerian team and English club Leicester City, Ahmed Musa, on a four-year deal,” the Saudi club wrote on Twitter.
Al-Nassr, who finished third in the Saudi Arabian top flight last season, did not say how much they paid for Musa, who only scored twice in 21 appearances for Leicester.
However, reports say the deal is reportedly worth an initial £14.8m, which could rise to £25m.
Musa netted a stunning double at the World Cup in Nigeria’s 2-0 win over Iceland, although the Super Eagles were still knocked out in the group stage.
Meanwhile, Musa has named his newly-born son after the man who discovered him in Bukuru – Ibrahim Ahmed, who is better known as ‘Coach Bros’.
Ahmed, who is technical director of NPFL champions Plateau United, told SCORENigeria he is proud of the honour by the Leicester City star.
“I really appreciate Ahmed Musa and his wife for giving me such honour by naming their son after me,” he said.
“I feel very proud and happy because not many people who have made it in life remember those who helped them along the way.”
‘Coach Bros’ groomed Ahmed Musa at Aminchi Academy (now GBS Academy) in Bukuru, before the speedy forward went on to be crowned top scorer in the Nigerian league with Kano Pillars and then headed out to Europe.
He has since seen players like Moses Simon and Hilary Gong also take Europe by storm.
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